Annoying phone calls day & night

[hulahips]

Any suggestions? All day and night our phone is constantly ringing with tele marketing calls. I am out of my mind with this. Keeping track of numbers now but where do I report this? We are on the do not call list but apparently it's not working. They even call and leave long messages tieing up your phone line. My God, if you don't feel well and want to take a nap the phone won't allow you. This needs to be outlawed. What an invasion of privacy. Fed up

[Sable99]

Any suggestions? All day and night our phone is constantly ringing with tele marketing calls. I am out of my mind with this. Keeping track of numbers now but where do I report this? We are on the do not call list but apparently it's not working. They even call and leave long messages tieing up your phone line. My God, if you don't feel well and want to take a nap the phone won't allow you. This needs to be outlawed. What an invasion of privacy. Fed up

The same thing is happening to us and we are in Michigan! I don't answer the numbers I don't know. But now, they are using local numbers just to lear you in! So frustrating!

[hulahips]

Exactly. But if you don't feel well , you cannot even take a nap. It goes on and on. Need to know how to stop this? We need Laws passed to stop this. How dare them intrude in our homes all day and night. Who to call to report??

[BIGPOPPA]

We removed the house phone from service when moved to TV. Problem solved. Now the way we tackled the cell phone nutjobs who call all day was we were lucky enough to see a post on this forum and someone suggested installing Mr Number from the Play Store on our Android phones. It worked great for a month or so, the phone would ring once and then Mr. Number would snag the call it was great but it has been letting calls leak through lately. The Do Not Call Registry is a waste of time. Good Luck.

[DangeloInspections]

My wife still insists we have a land line....so of course we still do....When this occurs, we press the quiet button. This allows me to put the phone in quiet mode from anywhere between 1 and 12 hours. A great feature you probably have on your phone but perhaps have not yet used. My favorite feature.

Of course, my cell phone is my business phone.....that NEVER gets turned off.....lol.

Frank

[hulahips]

I do not want to get rid of landline as I prefer using that to talk on phone and should not have too. Don't believe we have a silent feature but if u put on silent could then miss very important calls. Anyone else having this problem and found a solution?

[OpusX1]

Check out nomorerobo.

Stop robocalls and telemarketers with Nomorobo (https://www.nomorobo.com/)

[JoMar]

If you don't have, you should have, caller ID and voice mail. We also have a landline and if we don't recognize the number we don't answer. If they really want to talk to us or it's an important call (kids or grandkids or a tee time) they will leave a message and we will call back. The caller ID also shows up on the TV. Your phone should also have a switch to turn off your ringer so if you need a nap turn it off. We do that occasionaly since the number shows up on the TV. I have my phone through Brighthouse/Spectrum and they have call block which allows me to block calls by number. nomorerobo I believe, is an app for mobile phones, not land lines.

[Fraugoofy]

Any suggestions? All day and night our phone is constantly ringing with tele marketing calls. I am out of my mind with this. Keeping track of numbers now but where do I report this? We are on the do not call list but apparently it's not working. They even call and leave long messages tieing up your phone line. My God, if you don't feel well and want to take a nap the phone won't allow you. This needs to be outlawed. What an invasion of privacy. Fed up
Maybe get rid if your landline? I understand your frustation... haven't had a landline since 2000...

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[rivaridger1]

If you don't have, you should have, caller ID and voice mail. We also have a landline and if we don't recognize the number we don't answer. If they really want to talk to us or it's an important call (kids or grandkids or a tee time) they will leave a message and we will call back. The caller ID also shows up on the TV. Your phone should also have a switch to turn off your ringer so if you need a nap turn it off. We do that occasionaly since the number shows up on the TV. I have my phone through Brighthouse/Spectrum and they have call block which allows me to block calls by number. nomorerobo I believe, is an app for mobile phones, not land lines.


nomorobo is for landlines and works extremely well. We installed it in conjunction with our Comcast provided service and one ring, bye bye.

[leftyf]

It's just a bunch of very lazy SOB's that won't get a real job. That's how I treat them when I answer the phone too.

[Sandtrap328]

One more very satisfied user of nomorobo!

It is free for landlines. The set up takes less than 5 minutes.

When a robocall comes in, the phone rings one time and then disconnects.

Try it!

[NotGolfer]

google reporting phone calls...you can report them to the FCC and also to the do not call link. We've had the annoying calls from one number who call and re-call several times in a day/evening...we screen ALL calls but I've reported these!

[Mikeod]

Unfortunately, with nomorobo you still get that one ring, so if you're trying to nap or not feeling well as the OP mentioned, you still get disturbed by that ring. I have nomorobo and it helps a lot, but we still tend to look at the phone to make sure.

Interestingly, we just got that scam IRS filing a lawsuit robo call that nomorobo didn't intercept.

[LittleDog]

We don't have caller ID's. However we do have an answering machine. When we receive a call we listen to our answering machine to see if anyone leaves a message. If no message then it's probably a robocall or a sales call. This works great. If a message is left we decide to either return the call or erase it. It's amazing to us that there are so many calls that don't leave a message.

John

[larbud]

The jerks are leaving voice mails now!!

[rubicon]

i screamed at one guy last night as he with his thick accent was almost impossible to understand until I hear these words "want to check your computer. I let out a very loud do you think I just fell out of a tree. apparently he did because he has called me three more times since and so this AM I blocked his calls on y phone.

I answered in the first place because i was waiting for a call from COMCAST

[Carl in Tampa]

I haven't answered my landline in years. It takes messages and I review them at my convenience. This makes it easy to discard robocalls.

My message on the answering machine gives my cell phone number so if the call is by a real person, they can call me. But the robots are not set up for this.

In the past few weeks I have started to get nuisance calls on my cell phone. I can tell by the opening sentence whether or not it is something that interests me. If not, I hang up without even saying I am not interested.

I am no longer polite to people who intrude on my privacy.

:spoken:

[Harry Gilbert]

To Clarify:

Nomorobo only works on internet based landlines. It will not work with old fashioned copper lines coming into the house.

[Shimpy]

I used to block every telemarketer on my cell but they call the next day with a new number. Blocking numbers are a waste of time.
The only satisfaction I get if I have the time, is stringing them along as long as possible to waste their time.

[jojo]

When I get a telemarketer call on my cell phone, the screen lights bright red and shows a spam alert. It directs me to swipe down if I don't want to answer it. I have seen an increase in these calls on my cell phone in the last month. We have nomorobo on the landline and it works perfectly.

[Paper1]

Got six calls in 12 hours from Illinois. Fixing Microsoft software weaknesses. Do not call is a cruel joke. I answered first and last calls.

[hulahips]

OK not sure I'm getting answers I need. I do Not want to give up landline because I am entitled to have a home phone as I prefer it. We are all entitled to our privacy too! Of course I have caller ID but that doesn't stop the phone from Ringing, usually 3x. Also if I want to rest or nap one ring would wake me up as I'm a light sleeper. I don't want one ring or 3 rings. I want peace in my own home. I also don't want to put my phone on silent because if napping and Emergency call comes in, I want to hear that. I just want peace and quiet in my home, not to be bothered day and night by this invasion of privacy. Is this too much to ask?? Fed up why can't our representatives stop this, outlaw it?

[TheDude]

if you have a landline and a cellphone, turn off the ringer for the lifeline. For or if you have a cell phone, ask your cell phone provider for a west coast area code. I don't have one, but some people feel comfy with landline. I have never had someone call me, ever.

[Tweety Bird]

I can switch the number of rings down to two rings. If I should snooze, I close my bedroom door with the kitchen phone still able to get the calls. Isn't it a shame you need to do this in your own home?? I also have a line in the bathroom. If I'm "busy" I just look at the caller ID and don't have to hurry important business. Lol

[normka76]

Here is what may work in the long run. Call your US Congressman (Daniel Webster, Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson). Tell them this problem needs to be fixed. It can be fixed because the technology is already out there -- nomorobo works on cells and voips. Adapt it to landlines.

[Schaumburger]

nomorobo is for landlines and works extremely well. We installed it in conjunction with our Comcast provided service and one ring, bye bye.

I also recommend nomorobo for your landline. I installed it a few months ago on my Comcast landline phone, and it has been working well for me.

[retiredguy123]

Here is what may work in the long run. Call your US Congressman (Daniel Webster, Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson). Tell them this problem needs to be fixed. It can be fixed because the technology is already out there -- nomorobo works on cells and voips. Adapt it to landlines.
Two simple rules would fix the problem. First, all phone providers should be required to modify their system so that all customer numbers show up on caller ID, with no way for the caller to block, conceal, or add fake calling numbers. Second, all customers should be able to permanently block future calls for free with a simple click on their phone. Why can't the Federal regulators implement these rules?

[Ithreeputtoo]

I just tried to sign up for nomorobo and was told that my landline is not available for the service do to the fact that it is CenturyLink. Shesh!

[Schaumburger]

I just tried to sign up for nomorobo and was told that my landline is not available for the service do to the fact that it is CenturyLink. Shesh!

Just a thought . . . can you call CenturyLink and ask why nomorobo is not available?

[wdonze]

I did call Century Link and was told "we're working on it", but that didn't give me any hope. the worst thing for telemarketers is to have their time wasted. There is a subscription service that does just that. You answer the call, wait for a person to speak, and then transfer the call to a special number the service supplies and hang up. The service then invokes a speaking robot program that "talks" to the telemarketer with things like yes, u-huh, would you repeat that, etc. It ****es them off and they will blacklist your number. My other suggestion would be to google your # to see what that shows. We found that our # was formerly a restaurant that went out of business in TV. We were getting a lots of calls to order take out and after that died down tons of calls from Google and business finance offers. We finally changed our number and it has been much, much better. Caller IDs are fake so the DoNotCall list is totally useless. There is no 100% solutions until the FCC makes it happen. Contact your congressman.

[Paper1]

Two simple rules would fix the problem. First, all phone providers should be required to modify their system so that all customer numbers show up on caller ID, with no way for the caller to block, conceal, or add fake calling numbers. Second, all customers should be able to permanently block future calls for free with a simple click on their phone. Why can't the Federal regulators implement these rules?

It is called lobbying.

[siralex2]

Go on your computer to nomorobo and follow the directions. It works!! Click on your phone system then follow the directions. If you have trouble call your provider, they are very helpful. Many of us have done it on landlines. I understand there is a way to also do if for your cell phone altough I haven't tried it yet.

[Twofour6]

I agree with JoMar. nomorobo works great on land lines and it's free. I understand you can get the same action (one ring and bye, bye) for your cell but there is a charge. Don't know what that is. try'em you'll like'em

[AggieMom]

Yes...we have used Nomorobo at our prior home & now here in TV.... works great. If you have signed up for the FL do not call list you can file a
Complaint for the calls you received.

[stan the man]

What's with all legislators.. Who hacked who. Seems they can find out who called to what when and where we can stop my stupid phone from ringing five times a day with telemarketers.I'm quite sure with today's technology something can be done to stop this going on. You can't leave it up to the phone companies to police themselves. I would like to see a law passed what each individual that has been called by an unsolicited organization has the ability to sue that organization or persons.. I know the answer it's not possible..Yes it is possible that the government would cooperate with the voters and make it possible.. I personally have written to my Congressman And my Sen. with regards to this matter and in either case got any response.

[grandma-annie]

Does this app cost anything?

[OhioBuckeye]

HULAHIPS, you're right "DO NOT CALL LIST" is a joke, they had ought to be fined or put out of business for false advertising. You know I checked on line about this very question you asked. & believe it or not some high up person from AMAZON told me when you get a phone call & you don't recognize the number, DON'T ANSWER". When you answer it's telling the electronic fake person on the other end or live person that the number they called is a real person. I get very few telemarketer calls because any more I just don't answer. if it's important they'll leave a voice mail. Hope this helps!

[Carla B]

Even if you don't answer, the very fact that it is ringing is annoying and distracting.

[Villageswimmer]

Even if you don't answer, the very fact that it is ringing is annoying and distracting.

Turn the ringer off?

[carolfry44]

I just checked out nomorobo, and CenturyLink residential lines do not qualify for their service. Thanks though.

[Steve32162]

Nomorobo doesn't work with traditional wired landlines, only VOIP internet phone service and Apple mobile phones. What I do is turn off the ringer on the phone in my bedroom and don't answer any phone unless I recognize the number. I also assign unique ring tones to my friends and family so I know immediately who's calling.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

Unplug your phone if you want to nap-- if its a cell phone turn it off, or use the block the call feature you can block as many as you want

[OhioBuckeye]

Even if you don't answer, the very fact that it is ringing is annoying and distracting.

Yes,it is annoying but when you look at your phone & I'm guessing it's a cell phone you got? You got look at it just to make sure it's not a friend or family member when it rings so ringing is what a phone does. All you have to do is & I'm assuming you have names with your friends & family members, so if no name comes up with the #, disconnect. I agree with you having it ring & then answer just to hear a robot talk to you is very annoyong. It's probably not the ringing that's annoying, it's just some robot talking to you about buying something. Don't answer because all that's doing is letting them know this is a real number where there's a real human being. Once they know there's a real person they'll keep calling.

[sandybill2]

I signed up my land line for the "no call" list--Florida number that I believe was supposed to be effective Oct last year. Honestly, I have had more calls since I did this. We have caller ID and don't answer if we don't know who it is BUT still they start at 8:30 a.m. and continue until 10:00 pm---Got around 5 yesterday and that was a very light day. Have 2 cell phones---get unknown callers on these as well. Don't answer them but it is annoying and really don't think there is any way to stop them.

[George Bieniaszek]

If I am in the mood, I will play with them and string them along. Pretend that I don't understand the instructions and have them repeat, talk louder cause I cannot hear, etc. I have had one of the telemarketers tell me to go "F" myself and then hang up on me. My number must be on their "Do Not Call" list cause the number of calls decreased considerably :)

[spk7951]

Besides not answering the calls there are three ways to help with this problem:

If Comcast is your phone provider they have a feature that allows you to block anonymous calls and manually enter up to 25 phone numbers to block.

Nomorobo works pretty good but as noted the phone rings once before being redirected.

If you are using a wireless phone and AT&T is your wireless carrier then download a free app called "AT&T Call Protect".

[outahere]

I have my iphone set to only ring when a call is from someone on my contact list. If the caller isn't on the list, I probably don't need to talk with them and if it's important, they can leave a message. I usually get one or two calls a day that the phone blocks, but hardly ever any messages.

[Henryk]

I have my iphone set to only ring when a call is from someone on my contact list. ...

May I know how you do that, please?

[outahere]

May I know how you do that, please?

Certainly.......

Go to the "Settings" menu and look for "Do Not Disturb". In that menu select "Manual" and swipe the button to turn it on (it will turn green). Then go down to "Allow Calls From" and select "All Contacts" from that menu.

Hope that helps.

[ColdNoMore]

Certainly.......

Go to the "Settings" menu and look for "Do Not Disturb". In that menu select "Manual" and swipe the button to turn it on (it will turn green). Then go down to "Allow Calls From" and select "All Contacts" from that menu.

Hope that helps.

It did!

Thanks! :thumbup:

[outahere]

It did!

Thanks! :thumbup:

You're welcome.

If "Do Not Disturb" is enabled you should see a "crescent moon" icon near the charge indicator at the top of the screen.

[OhioBuckeye]

Turn the ringer off?

Your right! Carla forgets it's a phone & a phone has to ring to get calls from family or friends. If ringing annoy's her she's going to miss a lot of calls that she wants. Sounds like Carla, has to get a new phone, one with caller ID in it, then she'll know who's calling her. She forgets the annoying phone rings even when family & friends call. Sorry Carla, your reasoning doesn't really make sense!

[LI SNOWBIRD]

The same thing is happening to us and we are in Michigan! I don't answer the numbers I don't know. But now, they are using local numbers just to lear you in! So frustrating!

Thanks for the use of the word LEAR --it drove me to a dictionary
and now I know.

[blueash]

Well here is some great news for those who don't want the phone to ring. There is a proposal that just went to the FCC to allow companies, robocallers, political parties, to fill your voice mail in box with messages without ever having your phone ring. So when you check your messages there will be so many great ones and the phone never had to disturb you.

This new service is being called ringless voicemail. It is an attempt to get around the rule against robocalls because according to those pushing this policy, if your phone does not ring then it wasn't a "call" therefore anti robocall rules don't apply.

READ all about it
(https://ecfsapi.fcc.gov/file/1051800793918/RNC%20Comments%20on%20AATM%20Petition.pdf)
This letter to the FCC says, and I am sure you'll agree with its reasoning,

" [our organization] supports this clarification, which is consistent with the language of the TCPA. A contrary finding would not only restrict an important form of non-intrusive communication; it would have serious consequences for the First Amendment rights of those engaged in .. communication via telephone. "

[Carla B]

Your right! Carla forgets it's a phone & a phone has to ring to get calls from family or friends. If ringing annoy's her she's going to miss a lot of calls that she wants. Sounds like Carla, has to get a new phone, one with caller ID in it, then she'll know who's calling her. She forgets the annoying phone rings even when family & friends call. Sorry Carla, your reasoning doesn't really make sense!

I do have caller I.D. Our phone is VOIP through Ooma. Ooma allows the blacklisting of innumerable calls, which I do almost daily. It worked quite well at first but now there are more and more unsolicited calls. By the way, caller I.D. is no guarantee that the person calling is really the person whose I.D. shows up. It's called "spoofing." I guess the only way to stop the ringing is to turn off the phone as I think you are suggesting (or not). My husband gets many calls from members of a club where he volunteers who mostly have cell phones with long distance area codes, so he is reluctant to let a call go unanswered even if he doesn't recognize the number.

[jpvillager]

Some phones have a setting that if a number is not in your contacts it will not ring.

[Fast Freddy]

We ask the caller to put us on their Do Not Call List and then I immediately use the phone's Call Block to block that number from even ringing once in the future.